US launches airstrikes on dozens of ISIS targets in Syria after attack that killed 2 American soldiers

United States has launched a military operation against the Islamic Sttae group in Syria after a deadly strike in Palmyra killed three Americans, including two soldiers. US President Donald Trump on Friday said that the US forces retaliated by striking the nation in response to the ISIS killing of Americans.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday the launch of Operation Hawkeye Strike, a targeted campaign to wipe out ISIS fighters, their bases, and weapon caches.

In a post on X, Hegseth wrote: "Earlier today, U.S. forces commenced OPERATION HAWKEYE STRIKE in Syria to eliminate ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites in direct response to the attack on U.S. forces that occurred on December 13th in Palmyra, Syria. This is not the beginning of a war -- it is a declaration of vengeance. The United States of America, under President Trump's leadership, will never hesitate and never relent to defend our people."